SANDI TOKSVIG is a British-Danish writer, comedian, broadcaster, and producer. She is also well-known for having co-presented Channel Four's Great British Bake Off (GBBO) with Noel Fielding from 2017 to 2020. Sandi has lost a lot of weight in recent years, especially during her time on GBBO. How did she do it?
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Sandi Toksvig left the Great British Bake Off in January 2020, much to fans of the show’s dismay. “As my waistline will testify, Bake Off is an all-consuming show,” tweeted Sandi at the time. But the former presenter has lost a lot of weight in recent years.
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Before appearing on the Great British Bake Off, Sandi was a size 22.
She then managed to lose up to four stone by going on a new diet.
The presenter slimmed down to a size 10 over the course of 12 months.
Sandi lost weight by following the Louise Parker diet plan, which encourages people to eat less and be more active.
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Sandi has lost a lot of weight in recent years (Image: GETTY )
Sandi cut sugar and carbohydrates from her diet.
Writing in her Good Housekeeping column in 2019, she said: “Mostly now I don't eat carbs - actually I'm not attracted to them anymore.”
Louise Parker’s food plan does include foods that contain carbs, but they are low in the food type.
Some of Louise’s meal suggestions are eggs with avocado in a wholegrain wrap, blueberry pancakes, salmon with roasted vegetables, and a Niçoise salad.
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On her plan, Louise also recommends exercising every day.
She advises taking 10,000 steps, as well as doing a 15-minute home workout.
Walking is a good way to implement exercise into your daily routine, especially if you are a beginner and do not yet want to do any high intensity activities.
Even dancing in your bedroom is extremely beneficial, as it is an activity that burns a lot of calories and can help with weight loss, according to Healthline.
The former GBBO presenter slimmed down to a size 10 (Image: GETTY )
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Louise advises eating three meals and two snacks a day, each one a combination of food groups.
Foods high in protein but low in carbs are good for lunch or dinner, such as a meal of eggs, chicken breast, and plenty of vegetables.
Nuts and oatcakes can be eaten as snacks, especially since they are high in fibre but low in carbs.
In her plan, Louise also mentions the importance of getting enough sleep (seven hours is sufficient) and cutting alcohol from your diet.
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Sandi said in 2019 that she had tried “every diet” out there, but then saw an advertisem*nt for the Louise Parker plan in an airline magazine.
She spoke about how, as well as helping her to slim down, Louise has aided her with her fitness.
Sandi explained: “When I first started, I couldn’t touch my knees. Now I can run 5K no problem.”
The writer and comedian has been walking regularly during lockdown to keep fit, and often takes her dog Mildred with her.
Sandi will be presenting Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig tonight at 9pm on Channel 4.
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